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On behalf of Angiuli & Gentile, LLP posted in Workplace Illness on Friday, June 30, 2017.

If you are suffering as a result of an incident that occurred at your place of employment, it is essential to go over your options. In Richmond, and around New York, many people can get workers’ compensation benefits to move on. However, there are certain requirements which must be met. For example, you must be able to show that your illness or injury was work-related. So, what constitutes work-related illnesses, anyway?

On behalf of Angiuli & Gentile, LLP posted in Workplace Illness on Friday, June 23, 2017.

From tripping in an office space to exposure to pesticides on farms, workers face a variety of risks on a regular basis. In Staten Island, and in cities all over New York, it is very important for people to be aware of the different risks that are present at their place of work. For example, if you are a welder, you should familiarize yourself with some of the potential hazards you could be exposed to on the job.

On behalf of Angiuli & Gentile, LLP posted in Workplace Illness on Friday, May 26, 2017.

Often, people realize certain on-the-job dangers, such as falling from heights on construction sites. However, there are other hazards that may not receive as much attention but can also lead to workplace illnesses, resulting in lost lives and serious injuries. In New York, and elsewhere in the U.S., those who work outside or in a hot environment may be hurt by the high temperatures in various ways.

On behalf of Angiuli & Gentile, LLP posted in Workplace Illness on Tuesday, February 28, 2017.

In our day to day interactions, it has become unavoidable to experience exposure to various chemicals. Let’s face it, deadly chemicals can be found in any imaginable place from toxins found in domestic items to carbon monoxide in vehicle exhaust. Luckily, our interactions with such toxic substances is only limited to a few minutes, if nit seconds. On the other hand, toxins found at the workplace are a whole new dimension and can spell disaster in the absence of quick medical aid. If your profession entails working around poisonous substances, then wearing protective gear becomes basic instinct. In the absence of such equipment, exposure to such carcinogens can ultimately cause cancer.

On behalf of Angiuli & Gentile, LLP posted in Workplace Illness on Monday, February 13, 2017.

In our daily lives, we are often exposed to chemicals. In fact, potentially deadly chemicals are everywhere, from carbon monoxide contained in vehicle exhaust to a variety of toxins found in household cleaners. But fortunately, our exposure to these chemicals is typically in relatively safe amounts and for very brief periods of time.

On behalf of Angiuli & Gentile, LLP posted in Workplace Illness on Tuesday, December 20, 2016.

By its very nature, construction work requires being exposed to the elements. After all, when you work on a construction site, you are building the structures that others will use to protect themselves from the heat, cold, snow, wind and rain. And as we proceed through the winter months, construction workers must be cognizant of the hazards that cold weather can bring.

On behalf of Angiuli & Gentile, LLP posted in Workplace Illness on Sunday, November 6, 2016.

Everyone has the occasional bad day at work and stress is an inherent part of most jobs. As such, it is not unusual for a worker to feel down or anxious from time to time. But if your job is seriously impacting your emotional well-being and mental health, it is very important to have the matter addressed. If you are experiencing work-related depression or anxiety, you should consider the condition as being as serious as a physical injury.

On behalf of Angiuli & Gentile, LLP posted in Workplace Illness on Tuesday, October 11, 2016.

Welders work on almost any sort of project that requires the joining of metal parts. This could involve work on construction sites, bridges, ships and pipelines. And the process of welding always produces smoke that contains gas byproducts and metal fumes.

On behalf of Angiuli & Gentile, LLP posted in Workplace Illness on Friday, September 2, 2016.

Cancer is not really a single disease, but rather a group of diseases. A common trait of these diseases is that they all cause the spread and uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. But each kind of cancer can have its own possible causes. There are a variety of factors that could contribute to the development of a specific type of cancer. These factors could interact in ways that have yet to be explained by medical science and can include such things as genetics, diet, personal habits, age, race, and sex.

On behalf of Angiuli & Gentile, LLP posted in Workplace Illness on Friday, August 5, 2016.

Perhaps you believe that if you weren't born with asthma, you will never have to worry about suffering from its symptoms. Unfortunately, it is possible to develop asthma at any point in your life. And you are all the more vulnerable if you work in an environment that exposes you to such elements as mold, chemicals, dust or even plants and animals.

Success Stories

A 43 year old ironworker who fell four stories and sustained injuries to his ankle while installing a staircase settled his
claim for $1,500,000.00. The accident was due to the failure of the building owner and general contractor to provide a safe place to work.

A construction worker operating an asphalt roller settled his
case for $525,000.00 when the edge of the roadway he was paving collapsed into a trench being dug by a subcontractor causing him to sustain injuries to his leg.

A 54 year old commuter settled his
case against the NYCTA for $1,200,000.00. when he tripped and fell on a subway platform due to the pavement being in disrepair, causing him to fall forward and to strike his head on a train pulling into the station.

The estate of a 64 year old woman
received a settlement of $425,000.00 after she was struck and killed by a speeding tractor trailer while crossing the street at the intersection of Richmond Terrace and Port Richmond Avenue.

A $1,200,000.00 settlement was reached on behalf of a 54 year old man from Staten Island, New York, who, while in the course of his employment as a bus driver, was rear-ended on the Garden State Parkway and caused to suffer injuries to his back and neck as well as a fractured rib and fractured pelvis.

A 47-year-old building superintendent who sustained injuries to his head and right side of his body due to a tripping hazard at his job site
received a settlement of $300,000.00 from the electrical company performing work at the site.

A 43 year old construction worker was caused to sustain injuries to his back, shoulder and hand when the elevator he was riding malfunctioned and dropped 8 floors. He
received $350,000.00 in the settlement of his claim against the building owner, maintenance company and elevator company.

The administrator of the estate of a 69 year old man who suffered stage four pressure sores while a patient at a Queens nursing home
settled the case for $400,000.00 after the man died.